The most popular city birds are pigeons.
However, in addition to wild breeds, there are also ornamental ones that cannot be found on the streets.
In our article we will tell about the most unusual decorative breeds of pigeons and their features.
Features of decorative pigeons
This group of birds is distinguished from others by the presence of certain external decorations. This may be unusual tufts, the length and shape of feathers, all kinds of growths. In addition, ornamental representatives may have the original color of the plumage, the stately body shape and posture. 
Breeding goals
Breeding of beautiful and unusual birds in most cases are done by connoisseurs of beauty for personal purposes or for earnings (photos, exhibitions).
Important! Despite the fact that in the diet of a pigeon must be insects, it is necessary to ensure that the bird does not eat the Colorado potato beetle, because it is poisonous.
Watching the beauty of decorative pigeons, you can really get aesthetic pleasure, as some representatives simply amaze with their appearance.
Breeds of decorative pigeons
We offer you a description of the most unusual decorative birds.
Jacobin
A distinctive feature of this breed is the presence of plumage in the neck, which covers the entire head. This feature of the bird explains its second name, which is more common in Europe, is the wig pigeon. 
The bird has an average size. The body is elongated, rather narrow in the shoulder area. Representatives have a small, rounded head, short beak, slightly curved at the tip. The eyes of the birds are white, pinkish eyelids. The ends of the wings are usually located on the tail.
The Jacobins are distinguished by unpretentious content, but all procedures with them should be carried out very carefully, as they are often afraid. They practically cannot fly, and huge plumage on the head can often interfere with seeing the predator.
Pigeons are also distributed in such groups as high-flying, wild and forest, domestic, stately, postal, fighting, meat and the most unusual.
Curly
This breed is distinguished by the presence of curly plumage, from which its name went. The pigeon has curly feather tips on the wings, tail and even legs. Birds can have different colors: white, gray, brown and even spotted. 
Representatives have a small round head and black beak.
Did you know? Pigeons, which the newlyweds produce at the wedding, are able to reach speeds of up to 80 km / h.
Barb
This breed is a bright representative of the warty. The main feature is the presence of leathery formations that are located around the eyes and above the beak. The bird also has a forehead protruding forward. Color barbov - monophonic. 
Individuals of white, red, black, brown and yellow may occur.
Birds have a small beak, a long elongated neck and pink toes.
Brno blow
This breed has a rather extravagant appearance. Birds have a slender body and straight posture.
Learn more about the species of breed dutysh.
If you look from afar, it seems that the body of the pigeon slightly below the goiter pulled the belt. The breed got its name precisely because of enlarged and swollen goiter. 
In addition, the peculiarity of the Brno blow is that when stepping, it relies only on fingers. This is equivalent to the fact that a person would constantly tiptoe.
Blow dwarf
This bird has a small oval head, it lacks a forelock and there is a slightly convex frontal part. Birds are distinguished by the presence of a long narrow chest. The tail includes long feathers, and at the tip looks rounded. 
Representatives of this breed may have black, white, silver, gray and occasionally red color.
The length of the dutish-dwarf calf is 35 cm maximum, paws up to 15 cm.
Peacock
This type of decorative pigeons can be safely given the title of the most beautiful. A distinctive feature of the bird is the presence of lush feathers and a wide tail, which is visually similar to the peacock's tail. 
The most popular individuals with white color, but sometimes you can meet representatives of other colors.
Learn how to breed pigeons peacocks at home.
Circus shows and wedding celebrations often do not do without this beautiful, tender, unusual breed.
Bohemian swallow
The homeland of these birds is the Czech Republic. Representatives have a rather large body and thick plumage on the legs. The most common birds with white color. 
A special feature of the breed is an unusual chess pattern on the wings and legs. It can be black and white, white and brown or white and gray.
Berlin long-billed
This breed is extremely rare, it can only be found in some German cities. 
Berlin dlinnookuvye different slender posture, vertically positioned head and torso, while the neck is also vertically. The appearance of the bird fully justifies its name - pigeons have an elongated thin beak.
Important! Thanks to modern veterinary drugs, the life span of pigeons kept at home has increased to 25 years.
German monk
This breed is considered old, it was bred in the XVII century in Germany. Its peculiarity is that the bird is not able to fly high, and if it does, it is quite uncertain. They were often used as bait to kidnap birds from other people's dovecotes. 
Pigeons have a feather hood, which is located on the nape. This, perhaps, is their distinguishing feature.
For the care of pigeons, it will be useful for you to know how to make a drinking bowl and feeder with your own hands, how to build a dovecote, how to properly keep pigeons in winter.
Saxon priest
Representatives of the breed are very beautiful, unusual birds with a rich feather decoration. The peculiarity of pigeons is considered to be the presence of long feathers on the paws and two tufts on the head. 
The forehead of the bird is painted white, and the color of the body can be very diverse.
Did you know? In the world there are many monuments pigeon, but the very first was installed in 1880 in Paris.
A variety of decorative breeds of pigeons allows us to conclude that nature is multifaceted. If desired, everyone can not only admire interesting birds, but also breed them and add a bit of natural beauty to their lives.
